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4655
Marla, Welcome to the group...its a great group with fantastic members. Ron, Tony, SWB, Sparky, Brad, and many others are great contributors and provide...
firstvino
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Jun 1, 2005
4:58 pm
4656
Marla, As you said, Arizona is very diverse in terms of scenery. It's ironic I've been transplanted from NY for about 28 years, but can't say that I've seen...
arizonavino
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Jun 1, 2005
8:25 pm
4657
I've traded in my Vino 125 for a Suzuki 650. I'm sure the Vino would have been perfect at sea level and few hills. But at altitude here in Colorado, and with...
jeffssmith1
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Jun 2, 2005
2:37 pm
4658
Jeff, I think you made the right choice based on that data point. A hill that will slow the Vino 125 down to 24mph would be a major challenge for even a 250...
arizonavino
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Jun 2, 2005
4:17 pm
4659
Hi, Funny title, huh? Anyway, I'm looking for some kind of protective pants to slip over my street clothes with my shoes on before I ride. I guess something...
Ray
bagby84
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Jun 2, 2005
6:44 pm
4660
Yeah, that is the hill on which my Vino vapor-locked on a hot day. Thanks again, Tony, for the good advice and tips. Happy riding everyone, Jeff...
jeffssmith1
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Jun 2, 2005
7:21 pm
4661
Not sure how useful they would be on a scooter, but can never overdo it. There are places on the web that sell Kevlar jeans; you can also try Frogg Toggs. Ray...
Steven Buehler
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Jun 2, 2005
7:57 pm
4662
I bought snowboard pants at REI (www.rei.com) that are just perfect - they are water resistent for those rainy days that we have in Seattle, and are just thick...
Neal Graves
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Jun 2, 2005
8:09 pm
4663
... Frogg Toggs. ... FroggToggs are probably the best raingear you can get, however they are paper-thin, and offer no protection other than for rain. Joe...
Ron Kerlin
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Jun 3, 2005
1:44 pm
4664
... Yeah, I myself just bought a pair of pants from REI that can zip off the legs and turn them into shorts. I live in California, so I will go crazy if I'm...
Ian Sidle
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Jun 3, 2005
2:40 pm
4665
This is pretty much what I was imagining--I'm going to surf around and find a sale. I ride in Los Angeles. It can get really, really hot, but the mornings are...
Ray
bagby84
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Jun 3, 2005
5:41 pm
4666
I'm getting kind of tired of the clunky looking stock front signals. I don't really have a problem with the black flexible stems and, frankly, they're a pretty...
Richard Burge
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Jun 3, 2005
10:10 pm
4667
You could always go for leather chaps. :)...
fanogourds
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Jun 3, 2005
10:52 pm
4668
Richard, A couple of members have adapted motorcycle turn signals to the Vino 125. Ron Kerlin and Dennis Bratlandd (post 2970) used slightly different...
arizonavino
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Jun 3, 2005
11:12 pm
4669
Well, now that summer is here, I see people on scooters riding in tee shirts and shorts.... Now yes this is California, but how safe is safe. I have heard ...
claritypb
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Jun 4, 2005
4:21 pm
4670
Lets just be realistic. If you slid across the road at 5 mhp for 2 seconds it would hurt so bad you would cry and you would probally bleed all over. Having...
D Stewart
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Jun 4, 2005
4:48 pm
4671
Everyone has their own opinion and the right (in some states) to make their own choices. Here in Indiana, there is no helmet regulation for endorsed riders....
bellovino125
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Jun 4, 2005
5:39 pm
4672
Hi Jan, I don't know about you, but one thing I do fairly regularly when on the road whether it's in my car or on my scooter is imagine what would happen if...
marlamac02
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Jun 4, 2005
5:50 pm
4673
I normally try to ride the scooter when it is nice out, but I also ride at night when it is cool or the bugs are out. I am considering putting on a...
pmcderm993
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Jun 4, 2005
6:58 pm
4674
Tony, Dennis' Harley-style light is pretty much the best one can hope for. Retaining the 'stock stalk' is essential because of its unique relationship with the...
Richard Burge
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Jun 4, 2005
7:06 pm
4675
I wear a 3/4 helmet with visor, boots, jeans, gloves and a motorcycle jacket with armor. It is a summer jacket with mesh and is cool as long as you are...
fanogourds
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Jun 4, 2005
7:26 pm
4677
Richard I don't know how similar the front blinker holes on the Vino 125 headlight cover are to the Vino 50, the Yamaha stalk blinkers seem the same. I...
sooznd2001
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Jun 4, 2005
8:51 pm
4678
Always full-leg jeans, always long-sleeve tee-shirts. During the summer I wear white cotton, which helps keep things cool. Steven W. Buehler |...
Steven Buehler
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Jun 4, 2005
9:22 pm
4679
I like to wear shorts as much as I can here in L.A., even in the winter when I can pull it off. I have seen many horrible scooter accidents in Indonesia, so...
Ray
bagby84
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Jun 4, 2005
10:31 pm
4680
protective gear is such a highly debated subject.. obviously it is obvious: the more gear you wear the safer you will be. carrying safety to the nth degree:...
Mr. Scoot
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Jun 4, 2005
11:14 pm
4682
i sure like the concept of a windshield...i have spent about $300 trying out 3 different models.. 1. slipstream spitfire. 2. yamaha vino screen and 3. a...
Mr. Scoot
offers99
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Jun 4, 2005
11:21 pm
4683
... I can't tell if this post is trolling, or serious. If serious, I hope you will consider giving some thought as to how your choice of accepting unnecessary...
Ron Kerlin
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Jun 5, 2005
12:02 am
4684
90% of the time it's not going to be t-boned by a red light runner. And, not always does an accident result in 'puffing a wheelchair'. A father and daughter...
Steven Buehler
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Jun 5, 2005
12:15 am
4685
Or do they drag? They are certainly smoother that my body....
fanogourds
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Jun 5, 2005
12:45 am
4686
I just installed a slipstreamer windshield S-06 on my vino 125. It helped my top speed by 2 mph. I had to make a support for the bottom of the windshield...
terry deeds
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Jun 5, 2005
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